Ojibwe Word of the Day

James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw
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Ojibwe Word of the Day Podcast

James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw is the creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day. He has been recognized as a leading voice in Native Language revitalization efforts and spiritual teachings for two decades. His keen insights on the interconnectedness of language and culture were developed in the field speaking with and recording elders and native speakers of the language (many of whom have since passed on) in Canada, Michigan and Minnesota as part of the Ojibwe Language Dictionary Project.

Episodes

  1. Ojibwe Word of the Day Nibi. ᓂᐱ᙮ 'Water.' EP.11

    23/01/2023

    Ojibwe Word of the Day Nibi. ᓂᐱ᙮ 'Water.' EP.11

    How do you say 'Water' in Ojibwe. Here are some teachings about water. I'll also go over the phrase Nibi gaa-bimaaji'iwemagak 'The water that gives life'.

    9 min
  2. Ojibwe Word of the Day Gidinawendimin ᑭᑎᓇᐌᓐᑎᒥᓐ᙮ ‘We are all related.’ Ep.10

    17/01/2023

    Ojibwe Word of the Day Gidinawendimin ᑭᑎᓇᐌᓐᑎᒥᓐ᙮ ‘We are all related.’ Ep.10

    How do you say ‘We are all related’ in Ojibwe? This episode covers not just the words and grammar but some of the deeper philosophical and spiritual points of view in this beautiful word.

    14 min
  3. Ojibwe Word of the Day Biboon. ᐱᐴᓐ᙮ ‘It is winter.’ Ep.9

    11/01/2023

    Ojibwe Word of the Day Biboon. ᐱᐴᓐ᙮ ‘It is winter.’ Ep.9

    How do you say It is winter in Ojibwe. We'll discuss what the names of the months/moons are during this season and some of the activities that take place during Biboon 'winter'. Ep.9

    10 min
  4. Ojibwe Word of the Day Mino-bimaadiziwin ᒥᓄ ᐃᒫᑎᓯᐎᓐ ‘The good life’

    09/01/2023

    Ojibwe Word of the Day Mino-bimaadiziwin ᒥᓄ ᐃᒫᑎᓯᐎᓐ ‘The good life’

    Ojibwe Word of the Day Mino-bimaadiziwin ᒥᓄ ᐃᒫᑎᓯᐎᓐ ‘The good life’. What odes it mean to lead a good life? How can lead a good life today? I take a traditional perspective on how we can lead a life of peace, balance and good health.

    11 min
  5. Asemaake. ᐊᓭᒫᑫ᙮ 'S/he offers, works with tobacco.'

    20/01/2020

    Asemaake. ᐊᓭᒫᑫ᙮ 'S/he offers, works with tobacco.'

    How to start the day in a good way....This is a traditional perspective n the use of Asemaa 'tobacco' in Ojibwe culture.

    13 min
  6. Ogichidaa/Ogichidaakwe ᐅᑭᒋᑖ ᐅᑭᒋᑖᑴ

    14/11/2019

    Ogichidaa/Ogichidaakwe ᐅᑭᒋᑖ ᐅᑭᒋᑖᑴ

    This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day examines the history, meaning, and etymology of the word for 'Warrior' in the Ojibwe Language.

    12 min
  7. Miigwech ᒦᑴᒡ 'Thank you'

    21/10/2019

    Miigwech ᒦᑴᒡ 'Thank you'

    This episode of Ojibwe WOD cover the etymology, history, and meaning of the Ojibwe word for 'Thank you'. Miigwech bizindawiyeg Thank you all for listening!

    13 min
  8. Aanji-bimaadizi. ᐋᓐᒋ ᐱᒫᑎᓯ᙮ 'S/he changes her/his life.'

    14/10/2019

    Aanji-bimaadizi. ᐋᓐᒋ ᐱᒫᑎᓯ᙮ 'S/he changes her/his life.'

    This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day is about the word to change one's life. It examines how the Language can describe a concept like 'decolonization'. Miigwech!

    13 min
  9. Anishinaabe ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯ 'a person, a human'

    14/10/2019

    Anishinaabe ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯ 'a person, a human'

    This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day is about the word Anishinaabe 'a person, a human (in contrast to a non-human being)'. It gives us an insight into the history and spirituality of the people and how to relate to each other as both humans and relatives.

    15 min
  10. Zhawenindizo ᔕᐌᓂᓐᑎᓱ᙮ S/he is kind to oneself, has compassionate unconditional love for oneself.'

    05/10/2019

    Zhawenindizo ᔕᐌᓂᓐᑎᓱ᙮ S/he is kind to oneself, has compassionate unconditional love for oneself.'

    Zhawenindizo ᔕᐌᓂᓐᑎᓱ᙮ S/he is kind to oneself, has compassionate unconditional love for oneself.'

    14 min
  11. Boonendamowin. ᐴᓀᓐᑕᒧᐎᓐ 'Forgiveness'

    24/09/2019

    Boonendamowin. ᐴᓀᓐᑕᒧᐎᓐ 'Forgiveness'

    This episode of Ojibwe Word of the Day examines the meaning of the word Boonendamowin. ᐴᓀᓐᑕᒧᐎᓐ 'Forgiveness' inthe Anishinaabe/ Ojibwe/Chippewa Language. We break the word down to get a better and deeper understanding of this word. Miigwech Thank you'!

    11 min
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About

James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw is the creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day. He has been recognized as a leading voice in Native Language revitalization efforts and spiritual teachings for two decades. His keen insights on the interconnectedness of language and culture were developed in the field speaking with and recording elders and native speakers of the language (many of whom have since passed on) in Canada, Michigan and Minnesota as part of the Ojibwe Language Dictionary Project.

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  • Creator
    James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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